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Philippine foreign minister says no consensus within ASEAN on endorsing Myanmar election
Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro delivers her speech during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers' Retreat (AMM) in Cebu, Philippines, January 29, 2026. Jacqueline Hernandez/POOL via REUTERS
MANILA: Philippine Foreign Minister Ma. Theresa Lazaro said on Thursday that ASEAN member states had not reached a consensus on whether to endorse the results of a controversial election in Myanmar.
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Speaking after a meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers, she said the bloc affirmed its commitment to implementing the "five-point consensus" to address the Myanmar crisis.
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- ASEAN member states did not agree on endorsing the results of Myanmar's contentious election, as confirmed by Philippine Foreign Minister Ma. Theresa Lazaro.
- The ASEAN foreign ministers reiterated their dedication to implementing the "five-point consensus" aimed at resolving the ongoing crisis in Myanmar.
- Lack of consensus among ASEAN nations regarding the election results highlights the ongoing challenges in addressing the Myanmar crisis effectively.
Speaking after a meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers, she said the bloc affirmed its commitment to implementing the "five-point consensus" to address the Myanmar crisis.